Sea Glass?

I have a slight romance with sea glass.

I love the colors, the versatility, and the sparkle of it.

It's so easy to sprinkle around the house when I need a little subtle hue,

and it catches the light perfectly.

 

 So why not add some to the garden?

 Get ready to make some pots that will have you itching for that last frost.

 All you're going to need is:

Terra cotta pots in whatever size you'd like

Your favorite color of spray paint. We used Rustoleum's Gloss Black

Silicone adhesive

Sea Glass in an array of colors

 First, paint the pots using three light coats. Allow this to dry completely.

Over night works.

 Working in small sections, spread some silicone adhesive on the rim of the pot 

and crust it with glass.

This is random and it overlaps a bit to cover.

You can't make a mistake.

Let that section set with the pot propped on it's side.

 If your adhesive is glued shut, snip off the bottom and squeeze it on the pot rim.

No wasting product, we're still on a stash busting mission.

Once that are has set, turn the pot and continue gluing more glass.

Find something to do in between drying sessions.

You have to love that jewel-like shine.

 Once it's dry, you're ready to plant!

 ...or stash jewelry, hair supplies, cooking utensils, remote controls, sunglasses...

You get the idea.

And say, what a great place for those little root clippings you have in the kitchen, eh?

Free Garden Starters

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 Slightly wrinkled tomatoes may be too weird to eat, but don't toss those babies!

 We're going to plant a few free veggies today.

Slice these wilted gems open and scoop out the seeds. 

And watch any other vegetables as you prepare dinner...

...like these lovely chili peppers that are a future ingredient.

 There's nothing fancy needed. Just save a few egg cartons.

Poke holes in each compartment with a toothpick.

 Fill it with potting soil.

 No need to toss the lid, you can use that too.

Now just poke a hole in the soil, drop in a few seeds and lightly cover with dirt.

Tuck them in.

Set the trays in a sunny, protected spot.

Your kitchen is okay.

Mist the dirt lightly and have brief, polite conversations with them daily. No baby talk though, they hate that.

 The process is quick- within two weeks, we have the beginnings of a garden, all for nothing.

Remember, if you have tons of that white stuff outside,

you can pot your new plants and keep them indoors with you.

Let them watch TV with you, just be selective about the programming.

A quick paint job in Sunshine Yellow brings some discarded shelves back to life.

 Missed a spot.

 THERE we go.

 This will keep all of our new babies together and in a cheery environment.

It's important to keep the new plants happy.

We're being watched by The Kraken

Easy Propagation

 I like to keep herbs hanging on the gazebo by the grill.

This makes it convenient for Sam to add that pop of fresh flavor to meats,

and even tofu.

We use a lot of herbs.

 In fact, we use so many that a couple of baskets aren't going to keep up with the demand.

It can get kind of expensive constantly replenishing the garden with new plants.

 So how do you keep up with the supply of flavorings?

 Not to mention, how do you freshen up the flower pots when they start to fade?

 Go get the clippers.

For this, we're going to make something practical into something decorative.

 I like to start by saving the little containers you purchase with scented oils and bamboo sticks

as room fresheners. These make great individual vases at table settings too.

We also grabbed a great basket to contain the whole thing and 

put it in the middle of the litchen island where it will get

proper parental supervision.

  I have a couple of larger bottles and vases for taller clippings.

 Now just cut any plant you'd like to try to root.

Woody stems may not work, but trying isn't going to cost you a dime.

 Cut the stems at an angle.

 Then just put the plants in water.

Easy enough?

 Try whatever you'd like.

 It'll also green up your indoor spaces while you're waiting for Spring to sneak up on you.

 Can you feel the warm weather already?

 As they grow roots and you plant them, add more clippings.

 Can you ever have too many free plants?

 

And with your basket packed tightly with bottles, maybe this won't happen.

Maybe.

With Feline Overlords, there are no guarantees.